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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.32, 766.96 and 202.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.32, 766.96 and 202.96 is: 304.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.32 : 766.96 = 202.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.32/766.96 = 202.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.32x = 766.96 × 202.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.32x = 155,662.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,662.20/511.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.43

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